Mediastan (2013)

On the road with Wikileaks

Mediastan (2013) poster

A small group of Wikileaks journalists make their way through Central Asia interviewing newspaper editors. Their real goal: to find local media outlets to publish secret US diplomatic cables. This intelligent, guerrilla-style doc follows their fascinating journey from Afghanistan to Manhattan, through the boundaries of free speech and the minds of those who shape our understanding of the world.

Director: Johannes Wahlström
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Fedor Lyass
Production: Sixteen Films, Journeyman Pictures
Language: English, Pусский, svenska
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Johannes Wahlström
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mediastan about?
A small group of Wikileaks journalists make their way through Central Asia interviewing newspaper editors. Their real goal: to find local media outlets to publish secret US diplomatic cables. This intelligent, guerrilla-style doc follows their fascinating journey from Afghanistan to Manhattan, through the boundaries of free speech and the minds of those who shape our understanding of the world.
Who directed Mediastan?
Mediastan was directed by Johannes Wahlström.
Who stars in Mediastan?
Mediastan stars Julian Assange, Vladimir Gubanov, Alan Rusbridger, Bill Keller.
How long is Mediastan?
Mediastan has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Mediastan?
Mediastan is a Documentary film.